In Greek mythology, the abduction of Persephone explains how Hades, the gods of the underworld, fell in love with Demeter’s daughter, and took her against his will. Demeter was devastated and neglected…
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Such a day as today, in 1830, Simon Bolivar dies, the Venezuelan leader who since 1812 and for almost
Such a day as today, in 1830, Simon Bolivar dies, the Venezuelan leader who since 1812 and for almost 20 years led the fight for the independence of Spanish America. And it…
Such a day as today, in 1737, Antonio Stradivari died, the most legendary
Such a day as today, in 1737, Antonio Stradivari died, the most legendary lutier in history. In the world of stringed instruments, few are as appreciated as the Stradivarius, the most sought…
Marco Antonio’s speech in the work Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare
Marco Antonio’s speech in the work Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare, is considered one of the best in literature for its brilliant rhetoric, its emotional manipulation and its mastery in persuading a…
Just like today, in 1911, Maria Reiter was born, the supposed secret lover of
Just like today, in 1911, Maria Reiter was born, the supposed secret lover of Adolf Hitler. He met the future Führer in the Bavarian city of Berchtesgaden in September 1926, still being…
10 million years ago, turtles could eat you with a single bite. The world’s largest turtle that roamed South America 10 million
10 million years ago, turtles could eat you with a single bite. The world’s largest turtle that roamed South America 10 million years ago – the Stupendemys GeographicusStupendemys is an extinct genus…
125,000 years ago, Neanderthals elevated elephants to
125,000 years ago, Neanderthals elevated elephants to a near-divine status. The now-extinct straight-tusked elephant (*Palaeoloxodon antiquus*) stood up to 4 meters tall, almost twice the size of modern African elephants. Researchers estimate…
On this day, 47 years ago, during a concert
On this day, 47 years ago, during a concert on July 20, 1975, Elvis was having some fun between songs, handing out scarves, when he spotted a little girl on the far…
Imagine a young Hawaiian exceeding all expectations – breaking
Imagine a young Hawaiian exceeding all expectations – breaking records the world thought unattainable. In 1911, at just 20 years old, Duke Kahanamoku broke the world record in the 100-yard freestyle in…
In the late 12th century, amidst Norway’s bloody civil wars, the Birkebeiners emerged as a group of impoverished rebels with an unyielding determination to fight for their
In the late 12th century, amidst Norway’s bloody civil wars, the Birkebeiners emerged as a group of impoverished rebels with an unyielding determination to fight for their cause. The name, initially used…